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Nda Iconic Hip Hop Artist Video - Nyc

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Icon of a person representing gender. New York Birthday cake icon with one candle in the middle to signify age. 7 - 15 Heart in the center of a triangle with circles at the points, symbolizing an actor’s union status, SAG-AFTRA or non-union. Non Union Heart in the center of a triangle with circles at the points, symbolizing an actor’s union status, SAG-AFTRA or non-union. Music Video

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Kids running up to a car asking for autograph - or riding beside the car slowly on a bike (need to be able to ride bike) — $200/10
Due Date: 06/22/2026
  • Music Video

    Kids (ages 7-15)

    Nda Iconic Hip Hop Artist Video - Nyc

    $200/10 Man, Woman New York 7 - 15 Non Union Music Video

    About this role

    Kids running up to a car asking for autograph - or riding beside the car slowly on a bike (need to be able to ride bike) — $200/10

    Due Date: 06/22/2026

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  • Music Video

    Background talent - real new yorkers (ages 24-45)

    Nda Iconic Hip Hop Artist Video - Nyc

    $200/12 Man, Woman New York 24 - 45 Non Union Music Video

    About this role

    To reflect real NYC streets.

    Due Date: 06/22/2026

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  • Commercial

    Tattoo shop type

    Video Game Commercial

    $350/12 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 25 - 45 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Tattoo Shop Type Someone who has several of visible tattoos who may look like a tattoo shop owner.

    Due Date: 06/19/2026

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    Talent to portray pregnant

    Santander

    $350/10 Woman New York 20 - 39 No Union Affiliation Print

    About this role

    Seeking talent to portray pregnant. Note if you are actually pregnant or if you are willing to wear a baby bump. Shoots in NYC on 6/28. Rate is $350/10. Must have full availability.

    Due Date: 06/27/2026

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  • Print

    Bank customers

    Santander

    $350/10 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 20 - 64 No Union Affiliation Print

    About this role

    Seeking talent to portray bank customers. Shoots in NYC on 6/28. Rate is $350/10. Must have full availability.

    Due Date: 06/27/2026

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  • Educational / Training

    College students- 18-25

    College Econ Focus Group- Wayne, Nj

    $350/10 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 25 Non Union Educational / Training

    About this role

    We are casting college students 18-25 for a paid focus group about Economics. Some footage may be used for a commercial. Please submit on CN or fill out this link: https://economicsfocusgroup.castingc...

    Due Date: 06/25/2026

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  • Promo

    Gen z / young millenial back ground

    BG and Stunts: Little Caesars X Spiderman

    $100/ 4 hours Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 35 Non Union Promo

    About this role

    Ages 18–35 (Gen Z / Young Millennial Types) All genders and ethnicities encouraged to submit. Seeking a diverse mix of energetic, everyday people. Rate: $100 for up to 4 hours. Work day is July 9th in...

    Due Date: 06/25/2026

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  • Promo

    Stunt performers

    BG and Stunts: Little Caesars X Spiderman

    $800/ 10 hours Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 35 Non Union Promo

    About this role

    Ages 18–35 (Gen Z / Millennial Types) All genders and ethnicities encouraged to submit. Seeking athletic, agile individuals who do not necessarily have the traditional stunt performer look. Parkour, f...

    Due Date: 06/25/2026

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  • Television Series

    Photo double for white male actor, 6'3"-6'5", bald- tent. work 7/9 (sag-aftra covered)

    Out the Kitchen

    $270/8hrs Man New York 40 - 65 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking a person to portray PHOTO DOUBLE for White Male, 6'3-6'5, bald (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) for various scenes in the series OUT THE KITCHEN. Tentative work dates: 7/9 int/ex...

    Due Date: 12/01/2026

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  • Television Series

    Photo double for white male actor, 6'1"-6'3", dark hair- tent. work 7/9 (sag-aftra covered)

    Out the Kitchen

    $270/8hrs Man New York 20 - 34 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking a person to portray PHOTO DOUBLE for White Male, 6'1-6'3, dark hair (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) for various scenes in the series OUT THE KITCHEN. Tentative work dates: 7/9 i...

    Due Date: 10/01/2026

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